Phrynocephalus mystaceus

Phrynocephalus mystaceus

Secret toadhead agama, Toad-headed agama

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Phrynocephalus mystaceus

Phrynocephalus mystaceus, also known as the secret toadhead agama and toad-headed agama, is a species of agamid lizard. It is found in southern Russia, Kazakhstan, and northwestern China (Xinjiang) and southward to northern Iran, Afghanistan, Turkmenistan, Tajikistan, Kyrgyzstan, and Uzbekistan.

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Geography

Phrynocephalus mystaceus is generally associated with unvegetated tops of large, high sand dunes and occurs at elevations of −45–1,000 m (−148–3,281 ft) above sea level.

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References

1. Phrynocephalus mystaceus Wikipedia article - https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Phrynocephalus_mystaceus
2. Phrynocephalus mystaceus on The IUCN Red List site - https://www.iucnredlist.org/species/157250/744631

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